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    Writing Tips

    This page will present different tips on how to write strong, convincing, moving stories of fantasy, science fiction, and horror. We'll discuss issues relating to all the major elements of fiction: setting, characterization, point of view, plot, style, symbolism, theme, and genre. Check in periodically for new writing tips.

    Writing Tips #1: Punctuation

    Writing Tips #2: Outlining Your Plot

    Writing Tips #3: Negative Information

    Writing Tips #4: Similes and Metaphors

    Writing Tips #5: Participial Phrases

    Writing Tips #6: Sentence Unity

    Writing Tips #7: Looking/Eye Words

    Writing Tips #8: Active Versus Reactive Characters

    Now get writing!

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